HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS ALL-STARS

Published 10:09 pm, Sunday, March 25, 2012

After suffering a high ankle sprain in January 2011 that limited her during the final key months last season, Bianco returned for her junior year with the Blue Streaks determined to improve. Bianco succeeded, capping Saratoga's 11th straight Section II title with a top individual all-around score at the championship meet.

TU: After last season's injury, did you have any different goals coming into this season?

RB: My main goal was to win another sectional title. Team goals always come first, everything else comes after that.

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TU: Your team has never lost a meet since you've joined varsity, how's that feel?

RB: It feels great. That's something really unique to be able to say and I'm proud and happy to say it.

TU: How did you get into gymnastics?

RB: When I was 6 years old a good friend and neighbor told my mom about some classes. A few weeks later a traveling coach asked if I'd like to be in some competitions.

TU: What is your favorite event?

RB: Floor. I got really good at it because I'm really focused on it. It's usually the last event of a meet and I like to finish on a good note.

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